Neil Etheridge

• Full name: Neil Raymond Etherton Etheridge
• Date of birth: 7 February 1990
• Place of birth: Enfield, London, England
• Nationality: Filipino (represents the Philippines internationally) and English-born
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Notable club: Birmingham City (England)
• Club career highlights:
  • Started in youth systems including Chelsea and Fulham.
  • Spent time on loan at several lower-league English clubs early in his senior career.
  • Made his professional breakthrough at Doncaster Rovers and later gained prominence with Charlton Athletic and later Wigan Athletic.
  • Played for Birmingham City, where he was a regular first-team goalkeeper during parts of his spell there.
  • Also had spells abroad, including in the Scottish Premiership and later moves back to English football.
• International career:
  • Represents the Philippines national team (the Azkals).
  • Made history as one of the first Filipinos to play regularly in the English Football League and became a prominent figure for Philippine football.
  • Has captained the Philippines and featured in AFC Asian Cup qualification and other regional competitions such as the AFF Championship.
• Notable achievements:
  • Recognized for breaking barriers as a Filipino international playing at high levels in English football.
  • Enjoyed individual praise for shot-stopping, distribution, and leadership from goal.

Note: Club appearances, current club status, and recent career moves change over time; for the latest club and season statistics, consult up-to-date sources such as club websites, league records, or recent sports databases.